Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-43
General requirements for chimneys, flues and gas vents
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A. Chimneys, flues, gas vents and their supports shall be installed and maintained so as to be structurally safe, durable, smoketight, noncombustible and capable of withstanding the action of flue gases without softening, cracking, corroding or spalling. B. Such facilities shall effectively convey the products of combustion to the outer air. C. Masonry chimneys shall have noncombustible foundations. Approved prefabricated chimneys shall be installed according to manufacturer's specifications. D. Flue linings shall be capable of withstanding the action of flue gas without softening, cracking, corroding or spalling at the temperature to which they will be subjected. E. Openings for smoke pipes or gas vent connections shall be provided with means for easy connection without restriction of flue. F. No flue shall have smoke pipe or gas vent connections in more than one story of a building. G. Fuel-burning equipment and fireplaces located in different tenancies shall not be connected to the same flue. H. Smoke pipes and gas vents shall be securely supported and be prevented from falling out of the flue.
Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-43 establishes comprehensive structural and functional standards for chimneys, flues, and gas vents in residential and other buildings. These components must be built and kept in a condition that is structurally sound, smoke-tight, noncombustible, and resistant to the corrosive effects of flue gases. The rule also prohibits shared flue connections between separate tenancies and limits smoke pipe or gas vent connections to a single story per flue, ensuring that combustion byproducts are safely directed to the outside air.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-43 generally keep chimneys, flues, and gas vents in a state of good repair — free from cracks, corrosion, and structural deficiencies — and ensure that flue linings can withstand operating temperatures without degradation. Compliant operators verify that prefabricated chimneys are installed per manufacturer's specifications and that masonry chimneys rest on noncombustible foundations. Operators also confirm that no single flue serves fuel-burning equipment or fireplaces belonging to more than one tenancy, and that smoke pipe connections are limited to one story per flue.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-43, tenants have an interest in knowing that chimneys, flues, and gas vents serving their unit must be maintained in a safe, smoke-tight, and structurally sound condition. If a tenant observes signs of chimney deterioration, improper shared flue connections, or inadequate venting of combustion gases, these may constitute code violations that can be reported to the local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenants may also consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how such violations could be raised in housing proceedings or used as a basis for requesting repairs.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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